African Elephant in the Addo Elephant National Park
The Addo Elephant National Park was established in 1931 to protect the last few elephant remaining in this area. It is the third largest National Park in South Africa and is situated in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa 72 km by road from the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. At the time the Addo Elephant National Park was established, it was a sanctuary for just 11 elephant remaining in this area. This number has since grown to over 600.
The Big 5 are all found here (Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Lion and Leopard) as well as many other animals and birds.
On a recent day visit we saw - Springbok, Eland, Red Heartebeest, Kudu, Warthog, Buffalo, Black Rhino and of course - Elephant. Another unusual animal that is protected here is the endangered Flightless Bung Beetle